A recital sheet featuring different characters for use at social gatherings 1861

"Recitados para mascaras, teatros caseros y tertulias de familias" is a 1861 print by Rafael Mariana featuring five distinct characters for performance at social gatherings. Each character has a title and accompanying dialogue, likely for actors to recite during a theatrical performance. This print would have been used for entertainment and amusement at home or in community gatherings, showcasing the cultural and social landscape of the time. It's a fascinating piece of early entertainment ephemera, reflecting the importance of theatrical performance in 19th-century Spanish society.